The Rock History Report for June 18th
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1948 - In New York City, Columbia Records unveiled a new, longer playing phonograph record, the 33 1/3.
1967 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their first major performance on US soil at California’s Monterey Pop Festival.
1977 – The Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten was attacked by kids armed with knives, receiving slashes on his face and hands.
1987 - Bruce Springsteen split from wife Julianne Phillips.
1987 - Claiming hearing loss, a woman sued metal band Mötley Crüe for $5,000 because their concert was too loud.
1996 - Beck's released the album Odelay.
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1942 Paul McCartney
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